The Great and Small Things I Learned {Freshman Semester II}

When I was leaving my dorm room for the last time on Friday, I ran into a guy who was in my group from FYSOP— the outreach program I did for my very first week at Boston University. We would say hi to each other on the streets or in the halls throughout the year whenever we saw each other, but this time, we were saying bye because we’re done with freshman year. I felt like we just met at FYSOP.

I guess that anecdote just sums up how weird it feels to be done with freshman year. But just as I learned a lot from my first semester, I learned plenty of great and small things from my second semester.

The Great and Small Things I Learned This Semester II

1. I am the slowest paper writer ever. It takes me an hour per page, at least.

2. People will judge me for my eating choices, but “you do you, I do me, we be civil.” (<— quoting my friend Charli)Like when I whip out my jar of pb and bring an overly brown banana to the dining hall

18 thoughts on “The Great and Small Things I Learned {Freshman Semester II}”

OMG I AM ALSO THE SLOWEST PAPER WRITER. I just get so ocd, like solving a puzzle and I have to make it perfect and omg I can so relate
I learned 1. professors who don’t actually read your papers are the worst kind 2. 18 credits really is a lot of credits to take at once 3. the memories you could make going out with friends are sometimes far more valuble than staying in to study an extra few hours 🙂

i can improve: going out more and letting go of responsibility a bit more 😉

I’m the same exact way when I write my papers! I can’t draft. I have to just write and edit as I go!
I can also relate to your #2 and 3. 18 credits was crazy, but memories with friends made it a little more bearable 🙂

Love this girlie! Such a good reflection to round out your first year of college! I love the quote of “you do you”; it was a big theme during the girls night I had on Friday…we all have a certain way of how we live our life, but as long as we support each other as women, it shouldn’t matter. =) This year I have learned: 1. My ‘me’ time keeps me functioning at my best. 2. I have to do what works for me, no matter what pressure I feel is on me. 3. Living authentically is the best life to live.

And I know I can always continue to improve the positive and optimism I bring into this world.

I love the brown banana. I actually like what most people might consider over ripe bananas, so I think I identify with that comment. 🙂

I think I can continue to improve a lot of things, but one thing is being patient. I always like things to happen quickly, get the answer quickly, move through life quickly, and this year I’m learning to SLOW down, to enjoy, to wait, and to cherish each moment. 🙂

Right?? I like to eat yellow bananas by themselves, but brown bananas are good for everything else.
Slowing down is something I need to remind myself to do more often as well. But also don’t beat yourself up over NOT slowing down 😉

I LOVE your food choices, I would never judge you, just envy 😉 or just eat the same with you, hehe. Love number 15. So true!
What are you planning to do next? (Besides meeting up with Arman – please do that asap and share all about it 🙂 )

I love this, and I totally plan on doing a similar reflection when my year is over. I’ve gained so much knowledge this year – in and out of the classroom – and it sounds like you have, too! I’ve learned over and over that sometimes socializing can and should take precedence over studying and that it’s really valuable to admit when you don’t know things. That’s how you learn them!
And I can definitely improve with regard to being flexible and relaxing a little more. 🙂

What a fantastic post!!!!!
almost all of these things ring true to me too! Especially number 1!!!
One thing I constantly have to remind myself is to say yes to things outside of my comfort zone and stop thinking so much. If I don’t try/do/experience/eat these things now,then when?! Can you say yolo?! Lol 🙈Worst case scenario is never as rough as living with regret
Thanks for always inspiring me and keeping me on my toes girl!

This post just bursts with wisdom! The more I study biology/anatomy/chemistry/etc. the more I realize how amazing God is. For an incoming freshmen, I love hearing tips and tricks of college from real people. You are a blessing, Alison! Also… you can never have to much peanut butter! 😉

Hey there! I'm Alison and welcome to Daily Moves and Grooves!
Technical stuff: 22 years old, second year Physical Therapy student at Boston University, from New York.
Fun stuff: I am the person that actually dances like nobody is watching, even when people are watching. I don't eat nut butter; I inhale it. I have a crooked pinky. I [strive to] love God more than anything else ever.
"Let them praise him with dancing" -Psalm 149:3

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